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2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 29: Law Enforcement
Article 2: State Police, 29-2-1 through 29-2-29
Section 29-2-19: Chief; qualifications; removal.


NM Stat § 29-2-19 (1996 through 1st Sess 50th Legis) What's This?

29-2-19. Chief; qualifications; removal.

A. The chief is the executive officer of the New Mexico state police and shall be subject to the control, supervision and direction of the New Mexico state police board. He shall, at the time of his appointment by the board, have been a member of the New Mexico state police holding a permanent commission for ten continuous years immediately prior to his appointment, and shall have served not less than three years in a supervisory capacity, and said appointment shall be made with the consent of the senate.

B. The chief shall serve at the pleasure of the New Mexico state police board.

C. The seniority and retirement rating of the chief shall be continuous as for any other member.

D. The chief shall maintain his office in Santa Fe in such quarters as are provided by the New Mexico state police for that purpose.

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